Miss Slovak Heritage Named

She may live in Bethlehem, but for the next year Lisa Stofko will get a glimpse of the Old World . . . in the Lehigh Valley.

As 1986's Miss Slovak Heritage Queen, Stofko will attend events throughout the year, including an appearance at the 13th annual Slovak Day, Aug. 10, at Klein's Grove in Bath.

Stofko was chosen last night from among nine contestants who entered this year's contest.

Contestants, of Slovak background and between 16 and 25, were judged on general appearance and poise, as well as on their reasons for wishing to be Miss Slovak Heritage Queen.

Stofko was crowned with a wreath and sash. She and runners-up Janice Straka of Hellertown and Karen Gaugler of Barto received bonds. Besides the contest, the evening included a Mass and music provided by the Freedomaires Orchestra.

Also competing were Maria Deysher of Allentown, Jill and Lynn Hanna of Emmaus, Christina Speicher of Walnutport, Tracey Tulio of Bethlehem and Kimberly Zellers of Allentown. All received gifts.

Judges for the event were George Kostelnik of Bethlehem, Justine Wesnak of Allentown and Andrew Krempasky of Whitehall. The sponsor was the Greater Lehigh Valley Slovak Association.